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Overview - Gabon

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Overview

Capital:
Libreville
Area:
267,667 km²
Population:
1,424,906 (2006 estimate)
Language(s):
French (official), Fang, Myene, Nzebi, others.
Religion(s):
Christian - 55-75%, animist and Muslim 1%.
Ethnic Group(s):
Bantu tribes (Fang, Bapounou, Nzebi, Obamba), other African, European.